Such a perfect word for this time of year ... so I made a Valentine's card for my sweet hubby, Gord. It is also our 35th wedding anniversary in a few weeks, so the card could be for either occasion.

I used one of the techniques I learned in my recent stenciling class. I die-cut a heart and used the negative space to create a 3-D heart on my card front by adding crackle embossing paste. After it dried, I sponged the heart with red ink and then added lots and lots of Crystal Effect (Glossy Accents). It's hard to see the detail in the picture above, so I'll include a close up. The paper looks gray in the photo below ... I had to take it in shadows because the light pounces off the Crystal Effects and it was the only way to show the crackle finish.

I cut out the "love you" sentiment with my Cameo. Definitely starting to use it more and more and learning lots along the way.

We also have a treat for you over at Addicted to CAS ... we have a new guest designer for February. Please welcome Anni (Annikarten) to our team! Anni has a wonderfully fun and creative style and I know you're going to be inspired by her cards. Welcome Anni!

And there's another treat! Michelle Lupton (Handmade by Michelle) has joined our Design Team. You are going to love her creative style. Welcome Michelle!

Fabulous use of the crackle embossing paste and the glossy accents! I'm glad you're figuring out your Cameo! Sounds like fun. You should put this card in yesterday's Free for All challenge at SCS - the challenge is to incorporate the word "love" into a card.

Loll, this is just awesome, and you have really done super well on your class techniques. This is definitely a winner, and I'm admiring that you're using your cameo more too. You're inspiring me. Now if you could just get me a jump-start so I'd actually get 'at it'...! TFS & Hugs